2023 Ford Escape Active for sale in Devizes

Buying the 2023 Ford Escape Active

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2023 Ford Escape Active for sale by us right now. Buying the 2023 Ford Escape Active is a big decision; here is the information we have.

What to check on the Escape

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 13 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and power train; have those parts checked. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

What the figures tell you

Power comes from the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo, driving through an 8-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

A combined rating of 7.9 L/100 km works out to about 24 litres per 300 km. Every 100 km costs about $12.25 in fuel at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Inside and out

Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.

A good match for

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.

Try before you buy

Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the Escape first, and buy only if it fits your life. Try the Escape on your commute, then decide.

The cost of driving it

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.25 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $122.50 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Year and trim

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Compare the Active with the other trims of the same year before you decide.

Ready to ask?

Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.